noun
Uncommon
appraisal
uh-PRAY-zuhl
Appraisal (noun) means a formal assessment of the value, quality, or performance of something or someone. Example: “The house appraisal came back higher than expected.”
noun
1
A formal assessment of the value, quality, or performance of something or someone.
"The house appraisal came back higher than expected."
"She has her annual performance appraisal next month."
How to use appraisal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal judgment of how much something is worth or how well someone is doing.
Common pairings
performance appraisal
property appraisal
conduct an appraisal
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Word forms
- Plural
- appraisals
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Etymology
From English appraise + the noun-forming suffix -al.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for appraisal
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What does “appraisal” mean?
The word “appraisal” means a formal assessment of the value, quality, or performance of something or someone. In plain terms, a formal judgment of how much something is worth or how well someone is doing.
How do you pronounce “appraisal”?
“Appraisal” is pronounced uh-PRAY-zuhl (/əˈpɹeɪzəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “appraisal” in a sentence?
Here is “appraisal” used in a sentence: “The house appraisal came back higher than expected.”
What part of speech is “appraisal”?
“Appraisal” is a noun.
Is “appraisal” a common word?
“Appraisal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
